A Jefferson County grand jury has declined to take action on a complaint that the city of Beaumont violated state election laws in June when a hired entertainer read a list of Democratic candidates and didn't mention Republicans.

The Juneteenth event was city-sponsored and took place using city-owned equipment at Tyrell Park, according to court records. The DJ who read the names was also paid by the city.

The Jefferson County District Attorney's Office investigated the complaint and brought its case this week to a grand jury, which declined to take any action.

"Nothing in the decision by the grand jury should be taken as tacit approval for what happened during this city-sponsored event," said Jefferson County District Attorney Cory Crenshaw in a prepared statement. "Our community is enjoying more competitive political races than in recent history. Candidates should be mindful of their actions and expect to be held accountable when those actions violate criminal law."